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Codifies ACIP and sets evidence, transparency, and timeline rules for vaccine guidance

Officially: Family Vaccine Protection Act

Makes ACIP a formal part of federal law and sets how it must review vaccines and make recommendations. Requires public explanations and 48-hour reports to Congress when CDC or HHS actions go against ACIP. Tightens the evidence standard for changing the Vaccine Injury Table.

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What this bill actually does

Requires the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to base its advice and recommendations on a “preponderance of the best available, peer-reviewed scientific evidence.”
Tells the CDC Director to adopt ACIP’s vaccine-use recommendations unless the Director finds they are not supported by that level of scientific evidence, and to publicly explain any recommendation the Director does not adopt.
Requires the CDC Director and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publicly explain and report to Congress within 48 hours when they take vaccine-use actions that go against ACIP recommendations, including actions that affect insurance coverage requirements and the Vaccines for Children program.

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (12/3/2025)

DEC 3

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Senate Floor Vote

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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